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Woman dies after boat capsizes on Kenyir Lake in Terengganu
An elderly woman drowned after the vessel she was travelling in struck a submerged tree stump and overturned on Kenyir Lake. Police have confirmed the death following the incident in Kuala Berang.
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A fatal boating accident on Kenyir Lake claimed the life of an elderly woman on Thursday after her vessel collided with a tree stump and capsized. The woman became trapped beneath the overturned boat, leading to her drowning. Authorities responded to the incident in the Kuala Berang area of Terengganu. Police confirmed the death following their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns on the popular recreational waterway, which is known for submerged obstacles that pose hazards to boat operators. Authorities have not released further details regarding the victim's identity or the exact circumstances that led to the collision.